How many recalls does the 2002 Saturn S-Series Coupe have?

The 2002 Saturn S-Series Coupe has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Saturn S-Series Coupe has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Saturn S-Series Coupe?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2002 Saturn S-Series Coupe Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Saturn S-Series Coupe. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I have had a problem with my oil disappearing. It is not burning off, and the dealership has checked for leaks, which do not exist. I have taken my vehicle in more than 5 times over 1.5 years for this problem, and the dealership will not fix it since it is not more than 2 quarts of oil…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2006-08-14

“Anti-lock braking problem. When I have to stop fast/hard due to traffic the brakes make a grinding sound and the car keeps going. The dealer replaced an sensor after my 4th complaint about the problem. It worked for a while but the problem is slowly coming back. Anyone else have this problem?*ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK · reported 2004-02-19

“The steering wheel intermittently locked up. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on 4 occasions. *jb”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · reported 2003-04-13

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Saturn S-Series Coupe as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.